Martha Marker

She was born Sept. 21, 1920, in Hopwood, Pa., the daughter of the late Elmer and Alverda (Barnes) Baker, and graduated from South Union High School, class of 1939. Martha married Donald Marker on Sept. 25, 1943. He survives.

The couple would call Ashland home in September of 1956. She was a homemaker all of her life, and was a devoted member of Park Street Brethren Church.

She leaves behind her loving husband of 69 years, Donald of Ashland; a daughter, Judy (William) Ott of Wooster; grandchildren, Michelle (Andy) Briggs of Ashland, Hollie (Dave) Vermilya of Polk and Chad (Missy) Ott of Centerburg; and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty F. Marker, on June 7, 1995; two sisters; and four brothers.

Funeral services will be Monday, Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. at Denbow-Primm-Kemery Funeral Home in Ashland. Interment will be in Ashland County Memorial Park.

Friends may call one hour prior to the services Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Central, 1050 Dauch Drive, Ashland 44805.

For those unable to attend, online condolences may be shared at www.dpkfh.com.